Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: T178: Coath v Legstrong
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
De Medici misses with a shot to the body
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Medici throws a leg kick but McLovin checks it.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Medici is able to avoid easily.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
McLovin staying out of range there.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
De Medici takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLovin misses with a leg kick.
McLovin tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - McLovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin is looking to clinch but De Medici is avoiding it.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
De Medici sets himself, and McLovin steps forward looking for the clinch! De Medici avoids it this time.
De Medici tries to land a leg kick but McLovin saw it coming and moves away.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
McLovin connects with the punch.#T1#
McLovin throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Medici. De Medici obviously looking to wear him down.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by De Medici there.
De Medici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLovin throws an off balance right hand
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn Reborn in the buildup to the fight.
De Medici closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
McLovin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Medici.
Bob McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for McLovin. That snapped De Medici's head back.
McLovin scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
De Medici scores with a jab.
McLovin wants to slow De Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
McLovin tries to clinch up but De Medici circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
McLovin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Medici.
De Medici paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLovin.
De Medici checks a low kick from McLovin.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
McLovin misses with a straight right.
McLovin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Medici counters with a good low kick that McLovin was not able to check.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
McLovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
And De Medici counters with a quick kick to the body but McLovin blocks it.
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Medici is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
De Medici scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
McLovin lands a body shot.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Medici slips a straight right by McLovin.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Medici scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLovin.
De Medici misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Nice cross by De Medici.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin throws a solid leg kick but De Medici takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLovin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLovin.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
De Medici moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLovin avoids the body shot from De Medici.
A bone on bone clash there as McLovin blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Medici takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici is trying to push McLovin away but McLovin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Medici working aggressively here.
De Medici lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLovin backwards.
De Medici working aggressively here.
McLovin misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by De Medici - just one landing.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
De Medici looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici lands a head kick!
McLovin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLovin looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
De Medici misses with a lunging right hand
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
McLovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici moves away from the strike by McLovin.
De Medici quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick. #CL2#
McLovin closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
McLovin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
McLovin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Medici or not.
De Medici throws a punch but it's blocked by McLovin.
McLovin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Medici makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
De Medici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLovin connects with an inside leg kick.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
De Medici throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
McLovin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLovin throws a front kick that sends De Medici stumbling back into the cage.
De Medici missing with a left hand there. McLovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McLovin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.#T2#
McLovin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici misses with the combination.
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici misses with a body kick. #CL2#
McLovin instigates a clinch.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLovin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLovin has a couple of punches blocked by De Medici.
McLovin scores with a shot to the side of De Medici's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLovin.
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLovin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLovin misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
McLovin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McLovin.
McLovin can't find room to land a body shot as De Medici controls the action.
McLovin digs a right hand underneath De Medici's ribcage. De Medici let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLovin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
De Medici manages to break the clinch.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
McLovin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Medici has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Medici thuds his shin into the meat of McLovin's side.
McLovin throws a right hand that De Medici ducks under and follows up with a left that De Medici also avoids with ease.
McLovin wants to clinch but De Medici slips to the side
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
De Medici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Medici throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLovin tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
McLovin avoids the body shot from De Medici. #T4#
De Medici swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Medici throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Medici blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLovin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Medici has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Medici and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLovin connects with a body shot.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Medici thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Medici moves out of range as McLovin strikes.
McLovin throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
De Medici throws a leg kick that misses.
McLovin moves forwards but De Medici connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob McLovin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
De Medici throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
McLovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLovin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici ducks right into an uppercut from McLovin.
McLovin throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLovin.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from McLovin.
McLovin misses with a hook.
McLovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLovin wants to land a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
McLovin slips under a jab.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
De Medici lands with a straight right. McLovin didn't see that one coming.
McLovin connects with a crisp jab.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin lands a right hook to the body.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLovin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLovin takes one on the button.
McLovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Medici on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLovin misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin connects with a single shot there.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
De Medici fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLovin.
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLovin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLovin cracks De Medici with a good jab.
De Medici lands a nice shot that snaps McLovin's head back.
McLovin misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
McLovin tries to clinch up.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
De Medici tries to land a front kick but McLovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Medici.
McLovin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLovin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
De Medici throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Medici sets himself, and McLovin steps forward looking for the clinch! De Medici avoids it this time.
De Medici works McLovin's body with a nice hook.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLovin throws out the jab.
De Medici throws a front kick aimed at McLovin's knee but McLovin avoids it well.
Jab by De Medici.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
De Medici swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
De Medici misses with a left hand
and McLovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Medici. #T4#
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLovin tried to score with a low kick but De Medici checks it.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but McLovin avoided it.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
De Medici throws a front kick aimed at McLovin's knee but McLovin avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by De Medici. #CL2#
McLovin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLovin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Medici.
De Medici lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Medici takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
De Medici checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Illumi De Medici.
I think De Medici has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: T175 Highjack vs Farrelly
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Legstrong scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Legstrong misses.
De Medici punishes Legstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
Legstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Legstrong is predictable there
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Legstrong saw that one coming.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Medici moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Medici throws a body punch but Legstrong moves out of range.
Legstrong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Medici.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
De Medici throws an off balance right hand
and De Medici takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but De Medici sprawls well. He's pushed Legstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Medici throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Legstrong!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
De Medici swings for the body but Legstrong moves out of range.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn Reborn in the buildup to the fight.
Legstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Legstrong darts in and clinches De Medici up against the cage.
Legstrong wants to take the fight to the mat but De Medici manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Legstrong throws an elbow but misses.
Legstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Medici backwards.
Legstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legstrong misses with the head strike.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Medici can't break the clinch. #BC#
De Medici manages to break the clinch.
De Medici staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legstrong.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Legstrong moves into the clinch.
De Medici wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legstrong lands with a left to the head.
Legstrong lands with a left to the head. #T2#
De Medici tries to work over Legstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici working aggressively here.
Legstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Medici backwards.
Legstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Medici's efforts to push away.
Legstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Medici's efforts to push away.
Legstrong digs a right hand underneath De Medici's ribcage. De Medici let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Legstrong manages to pull guard.
Legstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Legstrong, not yet. #SUB2#
Legstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Medici defends it easily.
De Medici throws a strike but Legstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
De Medici is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Legstrong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Medici keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
Legstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Medici is keeping the position for now.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but De Medici is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Medici is controlling Legstrong's posture.
De Medici keeping full guard, as Legstrong tries to pass. #SUB2#
Legstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but De Medici keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Legstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Legstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Medici lands a nice hook to Legstrong's body. Legstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legstrong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legstrong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Medici throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legstrong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legstrong! But no joy.
De Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong with a jab.
A low kick from De Medici misses
and Legstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legstrong thuds his right hand into De Medici's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Medici thows a body kick. Legstrong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legstrong throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.#T1#
Legstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by De Medici, which made it look bad.
Legstrong tries to clinch but De Medici is having none of it.
Legstrong tries to clinch but De Medici moves away
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici throws a hook but Legstrong avoids it easily.
De Medici misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legstrong shoots for a takedown but De Medici saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Medici throws a hook but Legstrong blocks it.
De Medici fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legstrong tries to clinch up
and De Medici counters with an inside leg kick.
Legstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Legstrong lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Medici. #T2#
De Medici chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legstrong throws a low kick, looking for De Medici's leg but De Medici calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legstrong tries to clinch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legstrong's head backwards.
Legstrong throws a shot to the body.
Legstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Illumi De Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
Good work by De Medici as he checks the leg kick.
Legstrong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Legstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Medici pinned against the cage. De Medici gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Medici swats away the attempt to clinch by Legstrong.
Legstrong slips under a jab.
De Medici misses with a hook. Legstrong ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Good leg kick by De Medici there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Medici misses with a body shot.
Legstrong misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legstrong tries for a takedown but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Medici can pounce on him.
De Medici takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legstrong misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
De Medici keeps the fight on the outside.
Legstrong is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Legstrong - just one landing.
De Medici lands with a nice body punch.
De Medici defending well as Legstrong loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Legstrong clinches up with De Medici and pushes him back against the cage.
Legstrong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Medici smiles and moves away.
Legstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Legstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
Legstrong wants to clinch up but De Medici keeps it at a distance.
De Medici scores with a jab. Legstrong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Legstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Medici is trying to keep Legstrong in close.
Legstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but De Medici keeps moving.
Legstrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Medici haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Legstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for De Medici, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Medici throws a poor cross that misses
and Legstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for De Medici.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Legstrong moved out of range nicely.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
Legstrong closes the distance and clinches up with De Medici, looking for a takedown. Legstrong pushes De Medici against the cage but De Medici circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Medici displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legstrong.
Illumi De Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.#CL2#
Legstrong forces De Medici back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici blocks an uppercut.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Legstrong.
De Medici misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Legstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as De Medici controls his hands. #BC#
De Medici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legstrong has time to react.
Legstrong throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici scores with a sloppy right hand. Legstrong should have avoided that one.
Legstrong moves out of range as De Medici throws a body kick.
Legstrong tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Medici throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legstrong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici lands a glancing blow to the side of Legstrong's head.
Legstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legstrong throws a hook but De Medici avoids it easily.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
Legstrong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Medici misses with a body shot
and Legstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.#T2#
Legstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici swings for the body but Legstrong moves out of range.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Legstrong slips a jab and a cross from De Medici. #TD2#
De Medici gets caught napping as Legstrong dives in and scores a takedown. De Medici manages to retain guard.
De Medici is adopting a defensive guard.
Legstrong trying to control but De Medici is working from the bottom.
De Medici keeping full guard, as Legstrong tries to pass. #T3#
De Medici looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Legstrong trying to control but De Medici is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Medici seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legstrong missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legstrong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Legstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Medici wants to control but Legstrong postures up.
De Medici is not content to let Legstrong control the position.
De Medici holding on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lance Legstrong.
I think Legstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Legstrong!
A very excited looking Lance Legstrong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Illumi De Medici had this to say: 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

Event: T172
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coath misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
De Medici definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by De Medici.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from De Medici. Those never looked like landing.
Coath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coath looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coath checks a low kick from De Medici.
De Medici slips under a jab from Coath.
De Medici digs a good hook to Coath's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coath sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coath is looking to chop away at De Medici's legs.
De Medici throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
De Medici takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coath scores with a punch to the head.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coath lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Medici takes a step back to recover.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
Coath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Medici's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath slips under a jab.
Coath stuns De Medici with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Coath is looking to land body kicks.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
A head kick by Coath misses
and De Medici counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coath thinking.
De Medici lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Medici connects with a crisp jab.
De Medici blocks a jab.
Coath misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Medici momentarily.
De Medici scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coath has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Medici will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Medici takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Coath throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coath counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Medici walks into a stiff left hand from Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from De Medici.
Coath doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
De Medici appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Medici, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Coath lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Coath.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Medici's elbow.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath working aggressively here.
De Medici works on Coath's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Medici's elbow. #T4#
De Medici blocks a body shot from Coath.
De Medici wants to break free but Coath has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of De Medici's head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Medici.
De Medici working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Coath jumps guard and drags De Medici to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coath wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Medici is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crunch! De Medici slams his shin into Coath's torso.
Coath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from De Medici misses.
Coath misses with a lunging right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Coath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Medici misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely.
Coath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coath is looking to chop away at De Medici's legs. #T1#
De Medici looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Coath lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Medici doesn't seem phased though.
Coath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Medici swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coath throws a series of punches but De Medici moves out of range.
Chris Coath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Medici moves out of range as Coath strikes.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but De Medici slips the punch.
Coath cracks De Medici with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coath tries to work over De Medici's front leg with a kick but De Medici checks it.
De Medici checks the leg kick.#T2#
De Medici clobbers Coath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Medici cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici keeps Coath at a distance using the push kick.
Coath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Coath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Medici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Medici throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coath.
Coath thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
De Medici throws a head kick but Coath moves out of range.
Coath moves away from the strike by De Medici.
Coath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath misses with a head kick.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Medici misses with a hook.
De Medici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coath throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick.
Coath moves out of range as De Medici strikes.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Coath pushes De Medici up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Coath gets control of De Medici's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coath will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Medici avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Medici controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
De Medici won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
De Medici is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coath looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Medici is one step ahead there.
Coath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Medici puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Medici frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Coath.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
De Medici checks a low kick from Coath.
Coath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Medici moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Medici in his tracks.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Coath moves away from the strike by De Medici.
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
De Medici takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath misses with an uppercut. #T1#
De Medici throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Medici cracks Coath with an open hand slap.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
De Medici throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a straight right hand.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coath catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Medici throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Coath with a nice cross.
De Medici's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coath under the eye.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Coath's head back. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici misses with a body shot.
Coath slips under a jab.
De Medici cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Coath as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from De Medici.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coath scores with a hook to the body. De Medici takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Medici bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
De Medici shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Medici throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coath.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Medici is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Medici checks a leg kick. #T3#
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
De Medici is looking to counter punch.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coath was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and De Medici takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses De Medici's front leg but catches the back leg as De Medici tries to avoid it.
Coath lands an overhand right.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coath staying out of range there.
De Medici lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but Coath avoided it.
De Medici misses with a hook. Coath ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Coath stuns De Medici with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Medici misses with a head kick.
A big left from Coath misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Coath.
De Medici is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Medici misses the jab.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Medici. That's going to slow Coath down.
Coath throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath lands with a hook. De Medici tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coath moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coath.
De Medici takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Illumi De Medici did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
De Medici checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coath staying out of range there.
De Medici throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Medici takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coath on the side of the head.
Coath tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Coath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Coath.
Coath jabs De Medici to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath flicks out a counter leg kick but De Medici steps away.#T1#
De Medici misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Coath throws a low kick but De Medici moves out of range easily.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici throws a head kick but Coath moves out of range.
Coath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Medici fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Medici swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coath throws out a counter right but De Medici avoids it with no problem.
De Medici throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coath counters with a good low kick that De Medici was not able to check. #T2#
Coath swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Medici checks a low kick from Coath.
De Medici feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coath's calf.
Coath scores with a one two! De Medici had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici throws a leg kick that misses.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Coath misses the target.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coath.
De Medici works Coath's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Coath misses with a wild body shot.
Coath swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
Coath ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath misses with a hook.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.
De Medici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coath tried to score with a low kick but De Medici checks it.
Coath misses with a looping left.#T4#
De Medici scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coath in his tracks.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Coath throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coath misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Coath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
De Medici throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Coath slips the punch.
Coath fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Medici misses with a body shot.
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
Coath checks a leg kick nicely.
Coath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Coath misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from De Medici misses the target.
Coath throws a wild body kick that De Medici sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coath. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Medici on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from De Medici.
Coath throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Medici cracks Coath with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body. Coath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coath connects with a nice looking jab.
De Medici throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Coath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Coath slips under a jab from De Medici.
Coath wants to counter with a clinch but De Medici pushes him away.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Coath misses the jab.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of De Medici's head.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Coath off the cage and back into range.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Coath checks it.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from De Medici misses its target.
Coath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Coath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Coath misses.
De Medici throws a push kick but Coath slaps the foot to one side.
Coath wants to counter the offense by De Medici and move into the clinch position.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coath scores with a head kick.
De Medici takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
A big left from De Medici misses.
Coath is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Medici needs to keep his hands up - Coath had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Medici. Coath shrugs it off though.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath throws a right and a left that De Medici avoids nicely.
De Medici catches Coath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.
Coath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Coath connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Coath.
De Medici throws a body punch but Coath moves out of range.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath lands with a nice body punch.
Coath just misses with a punch to the body.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coath lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
De Medici avoids the head kick by Coath.
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Medici thumps Coath with a low kick.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Coath throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Coath misses.
Coath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Medici's head.
De Medici throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coath misses with a body punch
and De Medici counters with a left and a right that stings Coath.
Coath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Coath.
I think Coath has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
Chris Coath is the new middleweight champion!
Chris Coath decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Illumi De Medici had this to say: 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

Event: EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up.
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici scores with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
De Medici scores with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Sturd Jr has De Medici up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of De Medici backwards.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
De Medici breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that De Medici has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr. #T1#
Sturd Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Medicis head.
Sturd Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr closes the distance but De Medici moves to the side
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.#CL#
Sturd Jr clinches.
De Medici blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Medici lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturd Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Sturd Jr has a couple of punches blocked by De Medici.
De Medici keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd Jr's efforts to push away.
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
De Medici has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr. #BC#
Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch.
De Medici throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but De Medici moved away.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Medici has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sturd Jr.
De Medici blocks a jab.
Sturd Jr looks to land a combination but De Medici avoids it well.
De Medici finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from De Medici.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Medici throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sturd Jr.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of De Medici's front leg.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturd Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Medici lands an overhand right.#T4#
Sturd Jr is looking to clinch but De Medici is avoiding it.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but De Medici swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Medici slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as De Medici lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
De Medici's corner calls for a 1-2. De Medici obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici throws a head kick that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici throws a fast counter high kick but Sturd Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr thumps De Medici with a low kick.
De Medici takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by De Medici.
Sturd Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr walks into a straight right hand from De Medici.
Illumi De Medici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
De Medici throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick. #CL#
Sturd Jr rushes De Medici and presses him up against the cage.
De Medici lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Medici.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Sturd Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturd Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Medici, right into the meat.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Medici! But no joy.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Medici.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but De Medici avoids them all with ease.
De Medici connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow De Medici down.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sturd Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Medici's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Sturd Jr forces De Medici back against the cage and clinches.
De Medici scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Medici lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sturd Jr or not.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land. #BC2#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Sturd Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Medici paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Medici throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Good work by De Medici as he checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
De Medici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Sturd Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks De Medici off balance momentarily.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised De Medici's leg. De Medici is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but De Medici blocks it.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Medici throws a leg kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but De Medici moves out of range easily.
De Medici steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a big head kick but Sturd Jr shrugs it off.
De Medici looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Medici clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but De Medici saw it coming and moves away.
De Medici scores with a decent looking hook.
De Medici throws the kick towards the body but Sturd Jr avoids it.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturd Jr on the side of the head.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sturd Jr has closed the distance and engaged De Medici in a clinch.
De Medici has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr. #T1##BC2#
De Medici manages to break the clinch.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Medici lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook to the body. De Medici takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but De Medici blocks it.
De Medici only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at De Medici's knee but De Medici avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sturd Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Medici lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
De Medici throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
De Medici connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.#T3#
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Medici throws a series of punches but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr defending well as De Medici loads up on a big left hand.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Medici fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Medici circles away quickly and effectively.
De Medici misses with a leg kick
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Medici.
De Medici defending well as Sturd Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.#T4#
De Medici throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Medici throws a wild body kick that Sturd Jr sees coming a mile off.
Sturd Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a body shot.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
And De Medici responds with a good body kick, but Sturd Jr manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Illumi De Medici just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr moves out of range as De Medici throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice combination. De Medici backs away looking to recover.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Medici.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Medici backs up against the cage.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
De Medici throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but De Medici is having none of it.
De Medici does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici works Sturd Jr's body with a nice hook.
De Medici shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturd Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Sturd Jr throws a hook but De Medici avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from De Medici on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but De Medici takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from De Medici.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Sturd Jr blocks the low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Medici. #CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Medici lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Medici scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Medici misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands a left hand.
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but De Medici won't allow it. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Medici paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Medici replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it well.
Sturd Jr tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturd Jr throws a combination that misses
and De Medici counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr misses with a combination
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Sturd Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturd Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination. #T3#
De Medici lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Sturd Jr pushes De Medici up against the cage in a clinch.
De Medici lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturd Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by De Medici.
Jason Sturd Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Medici misses with a punch to the body.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Medici lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
De Medici blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Sturd Jr misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sturd Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
Sturd Jr backing away here, and De Medici unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturd Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Medici misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr counters with a good low kick that De Medici was not able to check.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Sturd Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Medici.
Sturd Jr wants to clinch.
De Medici gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Medici throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Medici eats them both and turns towards Sturd Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Medici does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturd Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Sturd Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - De Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Medici looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturd Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Medici.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into De Medici's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Medici throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sturd Jr.#T2#
Sturd Jr lands with a right hand.
De Medici swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by De Medici.
De Medici throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
De Medici bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
De Medici gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from De Medici.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks De Medici off balance momentarily.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from De Medici.
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Nice shot by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr thumps De Medici with a low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on De Medici's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from De Medici.
De Medici throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
De Medici looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Medici blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.#CL#
Sturd Jr rushes De Medici and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as De Medici blocks the low kick.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Medici throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
De Medici scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Medici. De Medici obviously looking to wear him down.
De Medici throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from De Medici on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturd Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a leg kick.
Jason Sturd Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Medici has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
After winning the bout, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Illumi De Medici spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

Event: T168
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
De Medici slips under a jab from Belliveau.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Medici tried to score with a low kick but Belliveau checks it.
De Medici lands a nice hook to Belliveau's body. Belliveau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Medici lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belliveau at a distance.
Belliveau throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Medici.
Steve Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau throws a jab when De Medici was well out of range.
De Medici looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Belliveau blocks the low kick.
Belliveau thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Medici swats away the attempt to clinch by Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Medici if he has to take too many more of those.
Belliveau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belliveau! #T1#
De Medici takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belliveau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
De Medici scores with a nice right hand.
Belliveau lands with a hook. De Medici tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Medici slips a straight right by Belliveau.
Belliveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and De Medici releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Medici takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Medici is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Belliveau avoids the head kick by De Medici.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by De Medici.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by De Medici as he connects with a hook.
De Medici stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belliveau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Belliveau throwing a counter right hand but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
And Belliveau counters with a quick kick to the body but De Medici blocks it.
Belliveau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Medici's hands.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Medici.
De Medici misses the jab.#T3#
De Medici staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from De Medici.
De Medici misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Medici misses with a double jab.
Belliveau is looking to counter with a body kick.
Belliveau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from De Medici misses.
Belliveau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici throws out a counter right but Belliveau avoids it with no problem.
Belliveau misses with a head kick.
De Medici throws an off balance right hand
and Belliveau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belliveau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Belliveau.
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Medici throws a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau wants to clinch up but De Medici keeps it at a distance.
De Medici blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
De Medici throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belliveau misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Medici lands a high kick!
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Medici.
Belliveau throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Medici connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Medici cracks Belliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belliveau throws a head kick that De Medici semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Belliveau lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts.
Belliveau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.
Belliveau swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
De Medici misses with a hook. Belliveau ducked under it nicely.
De Medici attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Belliveau's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Medici under the eye.
De Medici misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a hook but Belliveau avoids it easily.
Belliveau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Illumi De Medici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Medici takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Belliveau slips the punch.
De Medici cracks the inside of Belliveau's front leg. #T1#
De Medici checks a leg kick.
Belliveau jabs at De Medici's body.
De Medici scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Belliveau throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a solid body kick.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Belliveau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belliveau is looking to land body kicks.
Belliveau throws a leg kick which misses De Medici's front leg but catches the back leg as De Medici tries to avoid it.
Belliveau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Medici appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Medici takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belliveau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Belliveau off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belliveau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belliveau blocks a low kick nicely.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Belliveau instigates a clinch.
De Medici blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau with a nice cross.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target. #T3#
The fighters circling - De Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belliveau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Belliveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici looks to land a combination but Belliveau avoids it well.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the body
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
Belliveau wants to clinch up but De Medici keeps it at a distance.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Medici has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belliveau lands a nice shot that snaps De Medici's head back.
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Belliveau's belly button to the back.
De Medici misses with a looping left.
Belliveau tried to counter with a leg kick but De Medici avoided it.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belliveau.
De Medici throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Medici misses with a hook.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Belliveau is just out of range.
Belliveau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belliveau blocks a head kick by De Medici.
Belliveau is looking to counter with a body kick.
Belliveau pushes De Medici away with a front kick.
Belliveau takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
A big left from Belliveau misses.
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Medici. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belliveau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Belliveau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by De Medici.
De Medici throws a chopping leg kick but Belliveau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belliveau fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Medici just manages to avoid it.
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As De Medici tries to get set, Belliveau tries to push him back and clinch up but De Medici manages to avoid the attempt.
De Medici's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Belliveau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belliveau misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belliveau connects with a right hand. De Medici shakes it off.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the body
and Belliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Belliveau wants to clinch up but De Medici keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from De Medici on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Medici darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Medici misses with a low kick as Belliveau jumps back.
De Medici lands with a cross.
De Medici moves out of range of the strikes.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belliveau.
No joy there for De Medici, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belliveau throws a quick counter head kick but De Medici was just out of range.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the body.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici misses with a looping left.
De Medici defending well as Belliveau loads up on a big left hand.
De Medici is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belliveau with a body shot.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
De Medici checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Belliveau throws a jab but it's blocked by De Medici.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici lands a jab.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belliveau gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
De Medici digs a good hook to Belliveau's body.
De Medici will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belliveau tries to close the distance and clinch but De Medici swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
De Medici scores with a jab to the head.
De Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belliveau.
De Medici feints a counter leg kick.
De Medici attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Medici lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belliveau swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by De Medici there.
Belliveau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Medici finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Belliveau misses the body punch
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Belliveau defending well as De Medici loads up on a big left hand.
Belliveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Medici.
De Medici misses with a straight left.
Belliveau swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
Belliveau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Belliveau ducks down to avoid it.
Belliveau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Belliveau misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
De Medici has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Medici swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau tries to counter by clinching up but De Medici breaks away and moves out of range.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belliveau connects with a body shot.
De Medici throws a leg kick that misses.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici really dominated that round.
That's time! Belliveau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Belliveau tries to move into range but De Medici moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Belliveau tries a head kick but it misses.
Belliveau tries to clinch there but De Medici circles away.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the head.
De Medici attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici throws the left hand but Belliveau avoids the punch easily.
De Medici throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belliveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Medici misses with a low kick.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici throws a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
De Medici avoids the head kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Medici counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belliveau thinking.
De Medici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
De Medici throws a series of punches but Belliveau avoids them all with ease.
Belliveau looks to throw the jab but De Medici is out of range.
A punch combination from De Medici misses.
Belliveau is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Medici closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
De Medici connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belliveau. Belliveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Medici takes one to the side of the head.
De Medici lands a nice shot that snaps Belliveau's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belliveau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of De Medici 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Medici attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belliveau throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
The fighters circling - Belliveau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Medici takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belliveau connects with a body shot that sends De Medici's belly button to the back.
De Medici digs a good hook to Belliveau's body.
Belliveau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Medici looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belliveau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Medici.
De Medici fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belliveau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from De Medici.
De Medici checks a low kick from Belliveau.
De Medici throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belliveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Belliveau!
De Medici is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Belliveau throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
De Medici looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belliveau lands with a good body shot.
De Medici cracks Belliveau with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
As De Medici tries to get set, Belliveau tries to push him back and clinch up but De Medici manages to avoid the attempt.
De Medici avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Medici on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belliveau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Belliveau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Medici takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Belliveau had his way with Illumi De Medici in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Belliveau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
De Medici lands a glancing blow to the side of Belliveau's head.
Belliveau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Medici cracks Belliveau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belliveau throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belliveau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Medici tried to score with a low kick but Belliveau checks it.#T1#
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Medici.
Belliveau throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belliveau swinging wildly here.
Belliveau throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
Belliveau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belliveau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Medici has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Medici and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belliveau.
De Medici gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belliveau.
Belliveau moves out of range as De Medici throws a body kick.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Medici misses with an uppercut.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Belliveau throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
De Medici connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belliveau walks into a straight right hand from De Medici.
Belliveau slips under a jab.
Belliveau throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
Belliveau throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
Belliveau lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Belliveau.
Belliveau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body. De Medici takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Belliveau blocks the low kick.
As De Medici tries to get set, Belliveau tries to push him back and clinch up but De Medici manages to avoid the attempt.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Belliveau blocks the low kick.
De Medici swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Belliveau counters with a quick kick to the body but De Medici blocks it.
De Medici throws an overhand right that lands on Belliveau's shoulder, as Belliveau tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Belliveau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Medici.
De Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belliveau on the side of the head.
Belliveau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Medici cracks Belliveau with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - De Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - De Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
De Medici misses with a straight left.
De Medici ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belliveau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belliveau scores with a kick to the body.
De Medici blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Medici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a straight left.
Good work by Belliveau as he checks the leg kick.
Belliveau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Medici has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Belliveau's belly button to the back.
Belliveau lands a jab to De Medici's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Illumi De Medici.
I think De Medici has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici is the new middleweight champion!
As Illumi De Medici got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: T163
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Halo moves away from the strike by De Medici.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Medici bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halo's head.
Halo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici dodges the punch combination from Halo.
De Medici on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Medici paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halo tries to move into range but De Medici moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo jabs De Medici to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo throws a right hand that De Medici ducks under and follows up with a left that De Medici also avoids with ease.
Halo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left and a right from Halo both land. Nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Medici.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but De Medici bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Halo backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from De Medici misses its target.
De Medici throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
De Medici missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Moustache Lounge in the buildup to the fight.
Halo lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Despite the aggression on Halo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Medici checks a leg kick nicely.
De Medici swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from De Medici misses the target.
De Medici throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
De Medici connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Medici lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from De Medici.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.
Halo wants to clinch up but De Medici keeps it at a distance.
Halo misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
De Medici lands with a right hand.
Halo throws a sloppy body shot
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Medici thuds his right hand into Halo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Medici can pounce on him.
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
De Medici backing away here, and Halo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
De Medici moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Medici displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
A big right from De Medici misses. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as De Medici blocks the leg kick.
De Medici misses with an uppercut.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici throws a front kick aimed at Halo's knee but Halo avoids it well.
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Nice defenses there by De Medici.
As Halo backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halo throws a combination that misses
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
De Medici misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici throws a leg kick
and Halo counters with a left and a right that stings De Medici.
Halo slips under a jab.
De Medici throws a good cross that connects.
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well.
Halo digs a good body shot into De Medici's ribs.
De Medici throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chryst Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Medici scores with a decent looking hook.
Halo misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a body kick.
Halo blocks the body kick.
De Medici scoring well with a low kick there.
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halo can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Medici lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Medici swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.#T1#
Halo throws a leg kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but De Medici bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Medici changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
De Medici swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it.
De Medici catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Medici misses with a low kick.#T2#
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo is looking for the big counter here.
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Halo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Medici. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Halo has managed to clinch.
De Medici tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing De Medici back against the cage.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
De Medici breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo scores with a head kick.
De Medici is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Halo.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Medici throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Medici.
A little jabbing left from Halo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but De Medici swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo throws a right and a left that De Medici avoids nicely.
De Medici throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halo counters with a one-two to the body.
De Medici looks to land a body kick but Halo moved away.
De Medici throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo throws a series of punches but De Medici moves out of range.
Halo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
De Medici is rocked!
Halo misses with a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but De Medici saw it coming and moves away.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
De Medici lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Medici.
Halo looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
Halo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Medici lands a slapping body shot.
Halo looks to throw a body kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici lands a slapping body shot.
De Medici throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
De Medici throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Medici connects with a looping right hand.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - De Medici had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Medici cracks the inside of Halo's front leg.
De Medici throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Halo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Medici misses with a body shot.
De Medici lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halo lands with a good body shot.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Medici lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Halo slips a jab and a cross from De Medici.
De Medici showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Halo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Medici throws a push kick but Halo slaps the foot to one side.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
De Medici avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
De Medici tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halo flicks out a counter leg kick but De Medici steps away.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.
Halo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chryst Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo tries to clinch up.
De Medici moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Halo misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Halo rushes De Medici and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
De Medici has had enough of the clinch but Halo keeps him there for the moment.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Medici takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Medici moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Medici.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by De Medici.#T4#
Halo tries to clinch there but De Medici circles away.
Nice uppercut there from De Medici.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halo fails with the takedown
and De Medici counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at De Medici to acknowledge the strikes.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Medici scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from De Medici.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses De Medici's front leg but catches the back leg as De Medici tries to avoid it.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Medici thumps Halo with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illumi De Medici showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Medici, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: T161 - ITFL Team Finale
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
De Medici connects with the punch.
De Medici lands a leg kick that knocks Corozzo off balance momentarily.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici throws a chopping leg kick but Corozzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Corozzo misses the target.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corozzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corozzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corozzo misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici lands with a straight right. Corozzo didn't see that one coming.
De Medici scores with a nice body kick.
Corozzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Corozzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo checks the leg kick.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corozzo is able to avoid easily.
Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Corozzo's head back.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
De Medici misses with a left hand
and Corozzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Medici really felt that one!
De Medici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corozzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corozzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corozzo misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
De Medici connects with an inside leg kick.
Corozzo is looking to wear down De Medici with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Medici does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Corozzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Corozzo knows he should have avoided that one.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Medici has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Medici misses the jab.
Corozzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Medici scores with a push kick.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici connects with a jab.
Corozzo catches De Medici with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
De Medici throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici dips to his left and cracks Corozzo with an uppercut!#T3#
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
De Medici looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Corozzo is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici tries a quick counter leg kick but Corozzo is wise to it.
De Medici stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
A low kick from De Medici misses
and Corozzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Medici throws a poor cross that misses
and Corozzo counters with a right hand to the body.
De Medici throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corozzo.
Corozzo lands an overhand right.#T4#
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Corozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici throws a lazy uppercut
and Corozzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Corozzo throws a body kick that misses.
De Medici slips a straight right by Corozzo.
A shot to the body from Corozzo misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Corozzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Medici.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
De Medici's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corozzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Medici scrambles back to his feet.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corozzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corozzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the head.
Corozzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Illumi De Medici seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Medici misses with a hook. Corozzo ducked under it nicely.
Donk. De Medici catches Corozzo right on the button with a cross.
De Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corozzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici slips a jab and a cross from Corozzo.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corozzo lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Corozzo defending well as De Medici loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Corozzo works De Medici's body with a nice hook.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the body.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corozzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corozzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corozzo on the side of the head.
Corozzo misses the body punch
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici tests Corozzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corozzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corozzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as De Medici checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Corozzo.
Corozzo throws a big counter combination but De Medici scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corozzo misses with a head kick.
Corozzo backing away here, and De Medici unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Corozzo walks into a stiff left hand from De Medici.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by De Medici.
Corozzo throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Corozzo's belly button to the back.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
And Corozzo counters with a quick kick to the body but De Medici blocks it.
Corozzo jabs De Medici right on the nose. De Medici blinks but takes it well.
Corozzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
An inside leg kick from De Medici misses.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Corozzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Medici thuds his right hand into Corozzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Corozzo misses.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
De Medici chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corozzo can pounce on him.
Corozzo misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corozzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Corozzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo takes one to the side of the head.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corozzo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corozzo throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
Corozzo throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
De Medici throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
De Medici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corozzo misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corozzo lands with a kick to the temple. De Medici shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Medici has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corozzo misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Medici connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corozzo scrambles back to his feet.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Medici lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corozzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Corozzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
De Medici checks a leg kick.
De Medici flicks out a counter leg kick but Corozzo steps away.
Corozzo throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici is looking to land body kicks.
Corozzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Medici misses with a hook.
Corozzo throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Medici doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corozzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Medici swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corozzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Corozzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from De Medici.
Salvatore Corozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Corozzo saw that one coming.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corozzo takes a swing at De Medici's ribcage but misses.
Corozzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Corozzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corozzo swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corozzo's knee momentarily.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Corozzo throws a body kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corozzo misses with a jab to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Corozzo connects with a looping right hand.
De Medici throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from De Medici misses.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo cracks De Medici with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici lands a two punch combo.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Medici wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from De Medici misses the target.
Corozzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from De Medici does no damage.
De Medici misses the jab.#T4#
De Medici digs a good hook to Corozzo's body.
De Medici misses with a kick to the body.
Corozzo is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by De Medici. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Medici.
Corozzo checks a leg kick.
Corozzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corozzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo throws a leg kick
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corozzo throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici throws an off balance right hand
and Corozzo counters with a stiff right hand.
De Medici thumps Corozzo with a low kick.
Corozzo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by De Medici there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illumi De Medici comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Medici has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: EVO 263: Kakoullis vs Makinwa
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Hauki with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hauki tries to clinch but De Medici moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hauki.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hauki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki.
De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Medici connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Hauki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Medici.
Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hauki throws a low kick, looking for De Medici's leg but De Medici calmly moves out of range.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Hauki ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hauki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Medici. That did some damage!
Hauki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Hauki misses
and De Medici counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hauki throws a combination. De Medici tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hauki slips under a jab from De Medici.
De Medici takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Medici slips a straight right by Hauki.
Hauki closes the distance but De Medici moves to the side
and De Medici counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Medici with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Medici fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hauki checks it well.
De Medici motions for Hauki to come forward. De Medici throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hauki misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Look low, kick high! De Medici uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hauki tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! De Medici is absolutely delighted - when Hauki wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici connects with the punch.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obliteratii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Umbrella Laboratories in the buildup to the fight.
Obliteratii misses with a straight right.
De Medici is looking for a counter combo.
Obliteratii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Medici.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Medici.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Medici. That's going to slow Obliteratii down.
De Medici misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obliteratii, as that shot connected.
De Medici throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obliteratii on the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Medici.
As Obliteratii backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obliteratii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Medici lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
De Medici fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
De Medici swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Obliteratii closes the distance and pushes De Medici back into the cage.
Obliteratii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
De Medici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obliteratii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Medici is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obliteratii.
A lazy left from Obliteratii finds it's target.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Medici lands a jab to the head.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Obliteratii tenderised De Medici's leg. De Medici is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obliteratii throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Obliteratii misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to De Medici's body. De Medici takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Obliteratii clinches up against the cage.
Obliteratii has De Medici pressed against the cage, preventing De Medici from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Medici blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Obliteratii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. De Medici ducked under it nicely.
Obliteratii scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obliteratii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Medici has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Medici and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
De Medici misses with a hook. Obliteratii ducked under it nicely.
De Medici keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Medici moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
De Medici takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Obliteratii finds it's target.
Obliteratii slips under a jab from De Medici.
Obliteratii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Medici moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Medici at a distance.
De Medici is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obliteratii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
De Medici feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obliteratii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obliteratii throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
It looked like De Medici was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but De Medici avoids it.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii is looking to score with low kicks.
Obliteratii scores with a body shot.
De Medici throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Medici stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Medici tries to clinch up but Obliteratii circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab from De Medici.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Obliteratii fails to land with a series of punches.
De Medici swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obliteratii connects with a jab.
Obliteratii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but De Medici takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii wants to clinch.#T1#
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from De Medici tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
De Medici slips under a jab.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well. #T2#
Obliteratii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii wants to land a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
Obliteratii misses with a hook.
Obliteratii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Medici moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Obliteratii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obliteratii misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a right hand to the body.
Obliteratii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obliteratii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
Obliteratii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
De Medici lands a body shot.
Obliteratii digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Medici darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obliteratii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.#T4#
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Medici thuds his right hand into Obliteratii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obliteratii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by De Medici. Beautiful body shot.
De Medici lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Obliteratii.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
De Medici moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obliteratii feints and then cracks De Medici's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Medici down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Obliteratii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but De Medici seems unphased. #T1#
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obliteratii darts in trying to clinch
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
That kick from De Medici tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Medici swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like De Medici was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obliteratii.
Illumi De Medici has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Obliteratii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Medici slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii checks a leg kick nicely.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Obliteratii off the cage and back into range.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
De Medici throws a leg kick
and Obliteratii counters with a nice body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. De Medici ducked under it nicely.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Obliteratii saw that one coming.
Obliteratii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obliteratii's corner calls for a 1-2. Obliteratii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obliteratii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Medici's head.
That kick from Obliteratii tenderised De Medici's leg. De Medici is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obliteratii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obliteratii looks to throw the jab but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obliteratii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Medici misses with a low kick as Obliteratii jumps back.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici. #CL2#
Obliteratii clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
De Medici digs a right hand underneath Obliteratii's ribcage. Obliteratii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obliteratii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from De Medici.
De Medici is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Obliteratii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii trying to stall but De Medici improves his position.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Medici misses with some punches.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
De Medici lands with a right to the head.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from De Medici.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeus Obliteratii.
I've got Obliteratii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Illumi De Medici spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

Event: EVO 257: Veide vs Sammich
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
De Medici throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Medici slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Medici appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
De Medici dips to his left and cracks Samusiovas with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samusiovas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Samusiovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Medici doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
De Medici dodges the punch combination from Samusiovas. #T1#
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas is looking to slow De Medici down with leg kicks.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
De Medici misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Medici moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Medici.
Nice body punch from Samusiovas. #T2#
A left lands for De Medici.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
De Medici dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
De Medici misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Medici throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samusiovas misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Medici.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from De Medici.#T4#
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
De Medici is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Samusiovas thuds a left hand into De Medici's body.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici tries a low kick but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Medici cracks Samusiovas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
De Medici is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Medici crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Samusiovas - the referee stops the clock and De Medici gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Samusiovas. De Medici manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from De Medici.
De Medici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Samusiovas. That snapped De Medici's head back.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well. #T1#
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Medici throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
De Medici digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at De Medici's knee but De Medici avoids it well.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but Samusiovas avoided it.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici throws a big counter combination but Samusiovas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts. #T2#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samusiovas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a good low kick that Samusiovas was not able to check.
De Medici moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas throws a series of punches but De Medici moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Samusiovas.
A head kick from Samusiovas lands but De Medici takes it in his stride.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Samusiovas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Medici throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
De Medici has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from De Medici.
Samusiovas throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a good, hard body kick but Samusiovas shrugs it off.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas connects with the punch.
Samusiovas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Medici jabs at Samusiovas's body.
A cross from De Medici lands.
Jab, jab by Samusiovas - just one landing.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but De Medici moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Samusiovas.#T4#
Samusiovas tests De Medici's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici scores with the left hand. Samusiovas knows he should have avoided that one.
Samusiovas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
De Medici scores with a jab. Samusiovas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Medici.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Medici.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Medici misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! De Medici's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Medici with a body shot.
De Medici blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
De Medici drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks De Medici in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.#T1#
Samusiovas throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
De Medici tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
A jab from De Medici misses.
Samusiovas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Medici if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas jabs De Medici to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
De Medici scores with a jab.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Medici there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Medici will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Medici tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Medici fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samusiovas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Medici. That did some damage!
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici cracks Samusiovas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Samusiovas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Medici punishes Samusiovas's body with a nice straight punch.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from De Medici does it's job there.#T4#
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but De Medici saw that one coming.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas wants to slow De Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Medici.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samusiovas misses with a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arunas Samusiovas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici thinks about countering with a body kick.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Medici.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body. Samusiovas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as De Medici lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samusiovas doesn't seem phased though.
De Medici slips a jab and a cross from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Medici throws a quick counter kick to the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
De Medici dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas thumps De Medici with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Samusiovas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samusiovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from De Medici.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas throws an off balance right hand
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Medici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Medici throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Medici scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Samusiovas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Samusiovas is rocked!
A low kick from Samusiovas misses
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas is still on wobbly legs! Can De Medici finish him?
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici is looking to counter punch.
Samusiovas seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas misses with a leg kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from De Medici.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Samusiovas throws a jab when De Medici was well out of range.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Samusiovas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Samusiovas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Samusiovas feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Samusiovas throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici's jab looks to have found its range, popping Samusiovas under the eye.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body. Samusiovas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici had his way with Arunas Samusiovas in that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas punishes De Medici's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
De Medici takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas slips a jab from De Medici.
De Medici takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Samusiovas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Medici's head backwards.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Medici misses with a straight left.
De Medici walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from De Medici.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Samusiovas tries to bum rush De Medici with a series of wild strikes but De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
A left lands for Samusiovas.
De Medici throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Samusiovas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Samusiovas.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Samusiovas's head back.
De Medici scores with a decent looking hook.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from De Medici misses.
Samusiovas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arunas Samusiovas.
Well Samusiovas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
In defeat, Illumi De Medici stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

Event: EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Hunt.
De Medici throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
De Medici has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunt checks a low kick from De Medici.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
De Medici avoids the body shot from Hunt.
It seemed like De Medici was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt punishes De Medici's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
De Medici takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
De Medici misses with a double jab.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
De Medici slips under a jab from Hunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Medici thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
De Medici ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
De Medici darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing De Medici back against the cage.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. #T3#
Hunt is leaning against De Medici and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Medici is defending well for now.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Medici scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of De Medici's head.
De Medici swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Medici.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Medici.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from De Medici as the two fighters clinch.
De Medici's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici misses with the head strike. #T4#
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
De Medici lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Medici lands with a light punch inside.
De Medici lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
De Medici tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing De Medici back against the cage.
De Medici throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from De Medici fails to land.
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt blocks a body shot from De Medici.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Medici.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
De Medici has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hunt scores with a jab. De Medici acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Medici only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Medici slips under a jab from Hunt.
De Medici tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
De Medici checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
De Medici connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt motions for De Medici to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Medici connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Medici.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici moves out of range of the strikes.
De Medici fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - De Medici throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
De Medici misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt stalls.
De Medici blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Medici.
Hunt trying to stall but De Medici improves his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Medici misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Medici misses with some punches.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by De Medici.
De Medici lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. #T3#
De Medici lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Medici, as that shot connected.
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt motions for De Medici to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici slips under a jab.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
Hunt scores with the left hand. De Medici knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt swings for the body but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Medici moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Medici swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
De Medici lands a nice shot to the body.
De Medici misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
De Medici lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from De Medici.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #BC2#
De Medici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by De Medici.
De Medici blocks a jab.
De Medici throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that De Medici sees coming a mile off.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Medici tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from De Medici.#T2#
Hunt misses with a body shot
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Medici lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Medici is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Hunt takes a swing at De Medici's ribcage but misses.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Medici moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Medici now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Medici throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Medici scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.#T3#
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
De Medici takes one on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by De Medici.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Medici on the side of the head.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Medici looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Nice cross by De Medici.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt sizes up De Medici with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
De Medici scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici really dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
De Medici slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that De Medici sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Hunt misses.
De Medici slips under a jab from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici lands with a shot to the body.
De Medici blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by De Medici there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
De Medici throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Medici takes one to the chin there.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Medici pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Medici misses with some punches.
Illumi De Medici seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Medici stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but De Medici avoids the damage to the body.
De Medici is working Hunt over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
De Medici manages to break the clinch. #T2#
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Medici just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws a hook but De Medici avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Medici lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Medici moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
De Medici throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
De Medici throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a low kick.#CL#
Hunt clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Hunt just leaning against De Medici, taking a breather.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Medici tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Medici.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Medici as Hunt tries to tie him up.
De Medici can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hunt.
De Medici lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Hunt stalling.
De Medici misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Medici's efforts to push away.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
De Medici manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hunt darts in and clinches De Medici up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici lands a right hand.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by De Medici.
Hunt prevents a body shot from De Medici.
Hunt digs a right hand into De Medici's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Medici's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Medici's elbow.
De Medici takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Hunt is looking to slow De Medici down with leg kicks.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt works De Medici's body with a nice hook.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Medici slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Medici scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Medici can pounce on him.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici lands an overhand right.
De Medici misses with a body shot.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
De Medici looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Medici. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Medici connects with a single shot there.
Hunt staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and De Medici counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
De Medici scoring well with a low kick there.
De Medici checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and De Medici counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch. #T3#
De Medici blocks a body shot from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from De Medici fails to land.
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
De Medici breaks the clinch.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
De Medici walks into a left hand.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Medici moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt blocks a head kick by De Medici.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
De Medici sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from De Medici on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
De Medici gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt throws a leg kick
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
De Medici appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Illumi De Medici.
Well De Medici has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Post fight, Illumi De Medici took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank the academy. '.
In defeat, Phol Hunt stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Dillinger digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but De Medici slips the punch.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from De Medici misses its target.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Medici scores with a nice strike.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by De Medici.
De Medici cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
De Medici looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillinger misses the target.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger misses with the body kick
and De Medici counters with an outside leg kick.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Medici throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but De Medici avoids it.
Dillinger lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Medici will feel that in the morning.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by De Medici.
De Medici lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
Dillinger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
De Medici moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Medici pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Medici darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Medici is able to avoid easily.#T3#
De Medici connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Medici.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
Dillinger misses with a hook. De Medici ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from De Medici.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a nice body kick.
Dillinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
De Medici pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dillinger back to the cage. De Medici follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger throws a low kick but De Medici moves out of range easily. #T4#
Dillinger with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
And De Medici counters with a quick kick to the body but Dillinger blocks it.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
De Medici misses with a leg kick
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Medici connects with the punch.
A jab from De Medici misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Medici is looking to chop away at Dillinger's legs.
Dillinger misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Medici lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Medici moves out of range as Dillinger throws a body kick.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a right hand to the body.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Medici.
Dillinger scores with a jab. De Medici acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dillinger just manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses the body punch
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
De Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but De Medici moved away.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Medici scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
De Medici throws a nice head kick!
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Medici tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Medici to the ground. De Medici escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but De Medici sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dillinger misses with a body shot
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillinger.#T2#
De Medici takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici connects with an inside leg kick.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Medici displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dillinger throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
As Dillinger backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Medici lands a jab to Dillinger's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Dillinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillinger connects with the punch.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts. #T3#
De Medici bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillinger's head backwards.
De Medici tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Medici thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a nice body shot.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a takedown but De Medici manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a left to the body.
De Medici lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the body.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillinger throws a jab but it's blocked by De Medici.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Medici darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Medici goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger tries to work over De Medici's front leg with a kick but De Medici checks it.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a leg kick.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Medici tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And De Medici counters with a quick kick to the body but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger takes a swing at De Medici's ribcage but misses.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici throws a head kick that half lands.
De Medici fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
De Medici moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
De Medici throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
De Medici ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici digs a good body shot into Dillinger's ribs.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillinger misses with a combination
and De Medici counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillinger on the side of the head.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Medici lands with a nice body punch.
De Medici works the jab nicely.
De Medici thows a body kick. Dillinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
De Medici scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger wants to slow De Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
De Medici jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dillinger blocks the body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dillinger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Medici has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Dillinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Medici jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.
De Medici takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Medici. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dillinger misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger tries to land a leg kick but De Medici saw it coming and moves away.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by De Medici. #T1#
De Medici takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici blocks a low kick nicely.
De Medici gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Medici digs a good body shot into Dillinger's ribs.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
De Medici checks a low kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and De Medici counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dillinger's knee momentarily.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici cracks Dillinger with a good jab.#T2#
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and De Medici moves out of range easily.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
De Medici blocks a jab.
De Medici feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Medici fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dillinger just manages to avoid it.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger throws a low kick, looking for De Medici's leg but De Medici calmly moves out of range.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
A head kick by Dillinger misses
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Medici. De Medici obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
De Medici catches Dillinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Dillinger misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Medici.
De Medici works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it.
Dillinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillinger lands a front kick.#T4#
Dillinger throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Medici lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Medici checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillinger cracks De Medici with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger thumps De Medici with a low kick.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Medici moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! De Medici's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dillinger misses the jab.
De Medici throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Dillinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Medici doesn't seem phased though.
De Medici swings widly with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger with a jab.
Dillinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillinger is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Medici cracks a nice hook into Dillinger's ribs.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but De Medici sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillinger at a distance.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Medici.
De Medici turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Medici uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Medici scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Medici throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Dillinger.
De Medici thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dillinger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
A jab from Dillinger misses.
As Dillinger backs away, De Medici returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger jabs at De Medici's body.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillinger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Medici.
Dillinger throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by De Medici. #T3#
De Medici thows a body kick. Dillinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a jab to the head.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.#CL#
De Medici rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger throws a head punch that misses.
Dillinger tries to work over De Medici's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Medici is trying to force a seperation but Dillinger has the dominant position.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Medici up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillinger. #T4#
Dillinger misses with some punches.
Dillinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Medici prevents it.
De Medici lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Medici fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from De Medici.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dillinger.
Dillinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by De Medici.
Dillinger wants a takedown.
Illumi De Medici has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
De Medici digs a right hand underneath Dillinger's ribcage. Dillinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from De Medici.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Medici.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illumi De Medici showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Medici has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illumi De Medici!
Illumi De Medici made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: UPG 33 Prelims
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
De Medici digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
De Medici misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
De Medici looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from De Medici. #CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by De Medici.
De Medici prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
De Medici has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
De Medici on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
De Medici throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones looks to land a combination but De Medici avoids it well.
De Medici scores with a spinning back kick!
De Medici moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
De Medici throws a head kick that misses.
De Medici misses with a hook.
De Medici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged De Medici in a clinch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Jones.
De Medici softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Medici working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
De Medici throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
De Medici has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
De Medici working aggressively here.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones pushes De Medici back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Medici creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Medici scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
De Medici misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from De Medici fails to land.
De Medici blocking some punches.
De Medici tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Medici misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
De Medici tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing De Medici back against the cage.
De Medici swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Medici blocks a body shot from Jones.
De Medici working aggressively here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
De Medici working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones gets through De Medici's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Medici tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing De Medici back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Medici goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
De Medici leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
De Medici effectively controlling the action here.
De Medici lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
De Medici throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
De Medici tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as De Medici controls the action.
Jones blocking some punches.
De Medici misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from De Medici.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a left to the body.
Jones misses with a leg kick
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
De Medici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
De Medici darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
De Medici prevents a body shot from Jones.
De Medici tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing De Medici back against the cage. #BC#
De Medici escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Medici is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it. #T1#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici works Jones's body with a nice hook.
De Medici throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
De Medici misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for De Medici's leg but De Medici calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Medici tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Achilles Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from De Medici tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones misses with a double jab
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by De Medici. #T2#
De Medici is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from De Medici.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by De Medici there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici with a hook.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Medici at a distance.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
De Medici scoring well with a low kick there.
De Medici attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws a head kick but De Medici moves out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
De Medici takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Medici throws a shot to the body.
De Medici comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
De Medici is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones lands with a nice combination. De Medici backs away looking to recover.
De Medici is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Medici misses with a straight left.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones slips a jab from De Medici.
De Medici moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Medici throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Medici misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illumi De Medici dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Medici connects with a body shot.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones avoids the head kick by De Medici.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but De Medici bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Medici getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
De Medici thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can De Medici finish him?
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Medici lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Medici ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones leaves his chin hanging out and De Medici seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jones crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Illumi De Medici!
Post fight, Illumi De Medici took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank the academy. '.

Event: UPG 29
Date: Apr 24, 2016

#R1#
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BK manages to avoid it.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Medici lands with a nice body punch.
BK tries to clinch up.
De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BK takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BK stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
BK throws a leg kick
and De Medici counters with an inside leg kick.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici connects with a solid leg kick.
De Medici attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Medici needs to keep his hands up - BK had a free shot at his head there.
BK throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
BK scores with a body shot.
BK fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Medici on the side of the head.
BK paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Medici misses with a hook.
BK flicks out a counter leg kick but De Medici steps away.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
BK shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Medici napping and manages to drive through into side control!
BK throws an elbow but De Medici slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Medici is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
BK looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Medici is avoiding damage well.
De Medici regains half guard, as BK was trying to land strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
BK thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Medici's head.
BK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BK thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Medici's head.
BK working over De Medici with some ground and pound. De Medici looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Medici defending well though.
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BK working over De Medici with some ground and pound. De Medici looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Medici is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BK is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
BK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BK prevents De Medici from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Medici's head.
BK missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
BK thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BK looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Medici with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
BK thows a huge punch but De Medici dodges it nicely.
BK missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
BK with the ground and pound but De Medici uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Medici keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Medici keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
BK takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Medici defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand.
BK scores with a hook.
BK moves out of range of the body kick from De Medici.
BK throws a shot from downtown. De Medici moves away and avoids it.
BK avoids a kick to the body.
BK pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
BK looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Medici blocks a low kick nicely.
BK scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici motions for BK to come forward. De Medici throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Medici lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily.#T1#
A lazy left from BK finds it's target.
BK throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
BK missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BK swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BK misses with a hook.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BK throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BK staying out of range there.
BK lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Medici lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Medici throws a low kick, looking for BK's leg but BK calmly moves out of range.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
De Medici takes a swing at BK's ribcage but misses.
BK misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from BK both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
BK fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Medici, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
De Medici breaks the clinch.
BK scores with a jab.
De Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BK.
BK keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BK dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici lands a head kick. BK smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
BK gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
BK lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Medici backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by BK.
BK lands a left hand.
De Medici working aggressively here.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
De Medici prevents a body shot from BK. #BC2#
BK escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BK's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Medici under the eye.
De Medici stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BK.
De Medici takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BK fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Medici throws a right and a left that both miss.
BK shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Medici sprawls well. De Medici wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. BK gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
BK gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BK's corner calls for a 1-2. BK obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Medici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BK throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
De Medici is rocked!
BK tries to clinch but De Medici is having none of it.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oh De Medici is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Medici takes one to the chin there.
De Medici will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BK doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Illumi De Medici is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BK pounces like a tiger and cracks De Medici with a vicious hook! De Medici is down but not out! BK follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benjamin BK!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin BK thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Illumi De Medici spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.

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